# AI Synthwave Music Generator

> Yes. In Kenerate AI's Music Studio you describe the synthwave style — outrun, darksynth or dreamwave — plus the lead sound, the bass, the drums and a tempo, and the AI generates an original instrumental track in about a minute. The default Ken Music 1.5 engine makes tracks up to about 3 minutes, and each track costs about 30 credits.

URL: https://kenerateai.com/synthwave-music-generator
Publisher: Kenerate AI (https://kenerateai.com)
Last updated: 29 October 2026

## Key facts
- Styles covered: Outrun, darksynth, dreamwave
- Default engine: Ken Music 1.5, up to ~3 min
- Exact length: ElevenLabs Music v2.5, 10 s–10 min
- Cost: About 30 credits per track (default engine)

## Steps
1. Open the Music Studio — Sign up free, then /app/music.
2. Pick Instrumental — Synthwave is usually instrumental; choose Song for vocals.
3. Name the subgenre and sounds — Outrun, darksynth or dreamwave, plus lead, bass and drums.
4. Add a tempo — From dreamwave's 80s to darksynth's 130-plus BPM.
5. Generate and download — About a minute per track.

## In depth

### Where synthwave comes from
Synthwave grew out of 1980s film and video-game soundtracks and the synth-pop of the decade, then was revived in the 2010s. Its sound is built from analog-style synths, gated reverb on the drums and arpeggios that roll under the melody.

### Synthwave subgenres
The main branches differ mostly in mood and bass:
- Outrun / retrowave — bright, driving, nostalgic.
- Darksynth — heavy distorted bass, darker and more aggressive.
- Dreamwave / chillwave — soft, hazy, slower.

### Making synthwave with AI
The more specific the prompt, the closer the result. Name the subgenre, the lead sound, the bass pattern and the drums, then listen and adjust one element at a time. Generate a few takes and keep the one whose arpeggio locks in with the drums.

References:
[1] Kenerate Music Studio — engine list and modes: https://kenerateai.com/app/music

## FAQ
Q: Can AI make synthwave music?
A: Yes. Describe the subgenre, lead sound, bass, drums and tempo in the Music Studio, and it generates an original synthwave instrumental in about a minute.

Q: What is synthwave music?
A: Synthwave is electronic music inspired by 1980s film scores and synth-pop, built on analog-style pads, bright lead synths, arpeggiated bass and gated-reverb drums. Its subgenres include outrun, darksynth and dreamwave.

Q: What is the difference between outrun and darksynth?
A: Outrun is bright and driving, built for a night-chase feel. Darksynth is heavier and darker, with distorted bass and an ominous pulse. Dreamwave is slower and hazier, with lush pads.

Q: How long can an AI synthwave track be?
A: The default Ken Music 1.5 engine makes tracks up to about 3 minutes. ElevenLabs Music v2.5 can be set to an exact length from 10 seconds to 10 minutes.

Q: Can I use synthwave tracks I make here?
A: Tracks made in the Music Studio can be downloaded. Check the Music Studio terms for how you may use them before publishing.

Q: Is the AI synthwave music generator free?
A: You can start free: new Kenerate accounts get free credits, and the default engine costs about 30 credits per track.

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## Sources
- Kenerate Music Studio — engine list and modes: https://kenerateai.com/app/music
- Getimg.ai AI synthwave music generator (competitor page, SERP reference): https://getimg.ai/ai-synthwave-music-generator